Industrialised building system, or IBS homes, are a trending topic in construction industry, and supporters argue they could be building a new future for housing in the country – one block at a time. So what's this IBS system?

Industrialised building system is a technical way of describing the construction of a building by fitting together preconstructed parts made in a factory. Think of it like, a very expensive set of Lego.

Key advantages:

• Improve quality
• Reduce costs
• Save the need for foreign labour
• Accelerate construction timelines
• Simplify on-site management and safety
• Reduce the environmental impact of the construction industry